Rent a car in Spain with foreign driver's license

Renting a car in Spain with a foreign driver's license can be a difficult task for travelers who do not know the laws. After all, Spain is a foreign country, and the language barrier alone can complicate the situation. We understand this perfectly, so our office staff speak three languages: Russian, Spanish and English, so that it would be easier to tell you all the nuances of renting a car.

Requirements for foreign citizens

Let's look at the basic requirements for car rental in Spain with foreign driver's license. You need to have with you:

• International standard driver's license. In addition to the driver's personal data, they contain information about his national driver's license and the translation of this information into several foreign languages.
• A credit card. Our company also works with debit cards, which can be used to make a deposit. We wrote more about renting without a credit card here.
• Our company has an age limit of 21+, with at least a year of driving experience.

When can a driver with a foreign driver's license be denied a car rental?

Indeed, there are cases when owners of foreign driver's license are denied a car rental. This happens if the client:

• provides a non-international driver's license
• refuses to accept the standard requirements of the company: to make a deposit, to take out insurance
• has serious violations of traffic rules over the past few years

Renting a car in foreign countries may seem intimidating for beginners, but understanding the laws makes it much easier and less stressful. If you have any questions, please contact our manager.